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Mexican Immigrants Lead Entrepreneurial Growth in Edinburg Metro Area
Staff Report A new study by the American Immigration Council highlights the significant contributions of immigrants, particularly those of Mexican origin, to the Edinburg-McAllen-Mission metro area’s economy. Mexican immigrants account for 61.3% of local business owners, far surpassing their 26.8% share of the population in 2019. Graphic: American Immigration Council The report shows that 28,300…
South Texas College expands philosophy program with pre-law track
Photo above: South Texas College (STC) recently expanded its Philosophy Program to offer Rio Grande Valley students a new option for pursuing a degree in law with a new pre-law track. STC Communications photo. By Sara Reyna, STC Communications Offering students a new option at kick-starting a degree in law, South Texas College (STC) recently expanded…
UTRGV awarded $18.4M NIH grant to combat cancer health disparities in underserved Hispanic communities
Photo above: Dr. Subhash Chauhan, principal investigator for the NIH RCMI award and a professor at the UTRGV School of Medicine, will lead the Rio Grande Valley Center for Cancer Health Disparity. (UTRGV Photo by Jesús Alférez) By María González, UTRGV Communications Edinburg, TX –UTRGV will hold a press conference on Thursday, Oct. 3, to…
Raising Cane’s Partners with Edinburg CISD for Mariachi Program Fundraiser During Hispanic Heritage Month
Staff Report EDINBURG – Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers partnered with the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District (ECISD) to host a community fundraiser on Oct. 1, 2024, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. The event raised over $2,000 to support ECISD’s award-winning Mariachi program, helping to cover costs for its annual competition season. Local leaders, including…
DPS Offers Saturday Driver License Appointments in October
Staff Report AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is offering Saturday appointments at select driver license offices throughout the state during October. The additional weekend hours are intended to help accommodate customers needing driver license or identification card renewal and replacement services. The appointments will be available on Saturdays—Oct. 5, 12, 19,…
Hidalgo County DA to Co-Host Domestic Violence Awareness Press Conference on October 17
Photo above: Hidalgo County District Attorney Toribio “Terry” Palacios. Photo courtesy Hidalgo County. Staff Report EDINBURG – Hidalgo County District Attorney Toribio “Terry” Palacios’ Office, in partnership with the Rio Grande Valley District Attorneys Coalition, will host its annual press conference for Domestic Violence Awareness Month on Oct. 17, 2024. The event will be held…
Free Ballet Nepantla’s ‘Mística’ Performance Set for October 21 at UTRGV Performing Arts Center
Staff Report A unique dance performance, “Mística,” will take the stage at the UTRGV Performing Arts Center on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Presented by Ballet Nepantla, the production blends traditional Mexican folklórico with contemporary dance, offering a tribute to ancestral heritage. The event is free to the community. Founded…
Edinburg Police Introduce First Therapy Dog to Assist Officers, Community
Staff Report The Edinburg Police Department has introduced its first therapy dog, Domino, a 4-year-old male Poodle provided through the K9s For Warriors program. The organization partners with law enforcement and first responders to supply therapy dogs that assist with emotional support in the aftermath of traumatic events. Domino will help officers cope with stress…
Texas prison system’s staffing crisis and outdated technology endanger guards and inmates
Photo above: Texas Department of Criminal Justice William G. McConnell Unit at Chase Field in Beeville in 2013. Credit: Jennifer Whitney for The Texas Tribune By Pooja Salhotra, The Texas TribuneOct. 1, 2024 “Texas prison system’s staffing crisis and outdated technology endanger guards and inmates” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization…
Edinburg Officer Hospitalized After Collision with Suspected Drunk Driver
Staff Report An Edinburg police officer was hospitalized Sunday, September 29, 2024, following a collision with a driver suspected of being intoxicated, according to a city news release. The crash occurred shortly after noon at the intersection of 24th Avenue and Chapin Street. Authorities said the officer’s vehicle was struck on the driver’s side by…
